Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Water Utility Commission - 7/9/2018 MINUTES ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION MONDAY,JULY 9,2018 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N.LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER—Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Anne Campbell,Chair Byron McMillan,Vice Chair Chuck Hollingsworth,Commissioner Bill Leedy,Commissioner Robert Milkey,Commissioner Winston Tustison,Commissioner ABSENT: Thomas Kibler,Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Peter Abraham,P.E.,Water Utility Director Shirley Kiel,Utility Administrator Lee Jacobs,Engineering Division Manager ALSO PRESENT: Councilmember Pina CALL TO AUDIENCE—No speakers 1. APPROVAL JUNE 11,2018 MINUTES MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Leedy and seconded by Commissioner Milkey to approve the June 11,2018 minutes as presented.MOTION carried,6-0. 2. DISCUSSION ON CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT(CAP)SYSTEM USE AGREEMENT Mr.Abraham introduced audience member Mitch Basefsky,Public Outreach Coordinator at CAP. Mr.Abraham presented the following: -CAP background information -CAP System Use Agreement details -CAP Use Agreement overall goals 07-09-18 Water Utility Commission 1 Mr.Abraham explained that the Utility is a contributing member of the CAP Water Quality standards stakeholder group charged with making water quality standard recommendations to CAP for the introduction of non-CAP water in the CAP canal. 3. DISCUSSION ON COLORADO RIVER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN Mr.Abraham reviewed the following: -The Colorado River Compact of 1922 -Upper and Lower Basin states -Lower Basin state entitlements -Current Colorado River 2007 shortage guidelines -Current and proposed plan and reduction thresholds for each category 4. DISCUSSION ON 2018 POTABLE WATER MASTER PLANS CAPACITY DRIVEN PROJECTS(P.Abraham) Mr.Abraham reported staff is in the process of finalizing the draft.The infrastructure construction needs,timelines and costs will be reviewed. Mr.Abraham presented the following: -Proposed existing system improvement projects -Proposed growth related projects -Northwest Recharge and Recovery Delivery System Project 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 13,2018 WATER UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Tustison and seconded by Vice Chair McMillan to cancel the August 13,2018 Water Utility Commission meeting.MOTION carried,6-0. 6. TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS(Councilmember Pina) No report. 7. SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS a. Finance Subcommittee Commissioner Tustison stated the Finance Subcommittee will meet in September. b. Water Resources and Conservation(WRAC)Subcommittee Chair Campbell stated the WRAC Subcommittee will meet in September. 07-09-18 Water Utility Commission 2 8. STAFF REPORTS a. Financial Report(S.Kiel) Ms.Kiel reported on the following financials as of June 30,2018: -Revenue from potable water,reclaimed water,groundwater preservation fees and service fees -Operating expenses including personnel,administration,water resources,engineering, production and distribution -Capital improvement projects and debt service -Customer Service updates on new meter installs,customer base and water audits performed -New customer portal b. Water Supply and Usage Report (P.Abraham) Mr.Abraham reviewed the water production information for the Countryside and Oro Valley Water service areas.The statistics illustrate the calendar year second quarter (January—June).He discussed the new wheeling station and Oracle and Hardy.The Utility is working with Tucson Water to increase CAP wheeling deliveries. c. Capital Projects(L.Jacobs) Mr.Jacobs presented the following projects:Well E-2 with HP Tank and electrical panel upgrades;Golf View zone B1;CAP Wheeling at Oracle and Hardy;Well D11 Drilling project at Steam Pump;Countryside DVA replacements;West Lambert Lane 12-in main relocation;OV Community Center on hold;Water Plant 4 Reservoir coating 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(P.Abraham) a. Upcoming Meetings Mr.Abraham announced the upcoming meetings. b. Water News Mr.Abraham reported the Nakoma Sky Development final plat will be recorded after Town final review and approval. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS—No items discussed. NEXT MEETING: The next Water Utility Commission meeting is scheduled for September 10,2018. 07-09-18 Water Utility Commission 3 ADJOURNMENT MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Leedy and seconded by Commissioner Milkey to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.MOTION carried,6-0. Prepared by: Th,(63„ )_,...9_3„..5, --10,A,.3\r,g,\ Danielle Tanner Senior Office Specialist I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley,Arizona held on the 9th day of July,2018.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 07-09-18 Water Utility Commission 4